Independent Educational Resource
This information is sourced from publicly available data and may not be current. Always verify program details with the official source before applying.
Ottawa - Neurosurgery
The University of Ottawa Neurosurgery Residency Program is a fully-accredited 6-year training program that provides comprehensive neurosurgical education across multiple clinical settings. The program emphasizes research opportunities, resident development, and exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical subspecialties.
- Program ID
- 30252
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 6 years
- Last Approved
- September 5, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program uses a Competence-By-Design model focusing on progressive skill development, with protected academic half-days and extensive academic rounds to support resident learning.
Training Setting
Training occurs at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), providing comprehensive neurosurgical care for Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.
- Competence-By-Design curriculum
- Research opportunities through Royal College Clinician-Investigation Program
- Financial support for specialized courses and meetings
- Annual research presentation opportunities
- Semi-Annual Visiting Professorships
- Annual Neurosurgery Research Fair
- Fully integrated Level I Adult Regional Trauma Program
- Close alliance with neuroscience research institutes
- Comprehensive surgical exposure
- Strong research support infrastructure
Residents are encouraged to pursue additional training in basic sciences and clinical outcomes research, with support from the Royal College Clinician-Investigation Program.
- The Ottawa Hospital
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Interview Dates
- February 5, 2026
- Academic record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Research activities
- Interview performance
- MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) evaluation
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (6-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$104,167
PGY-6
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.